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Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co, 1897
Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co, 1897

Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co, 1897

By Gibson & Langman

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver Christening mug, made

Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver George II Half Pint Mug 1748 Christening Mug
Antique Sterling Silver George II Half Pint Mug 1748 Christening Mug

Antique Sterling Silver George II Half Pint Mug 1748 Christening Mug

Located in London, GB

A classic Antique George II solid Silver half pint Mug with a traditional baluster form and with a

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George V Sterling Silver Three-Piece Christening Set, Art Deco Style
Antique George V Sterling Silver Three-Piece Christening Set, Art Deco Style

Antique George V Sterling Silver Three-Piece Christening Set, Art Deco Style

By Sibray, Hall & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine antique George V English sterling silver three piece christening set in the Art Deco style

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug - Chased Scene of a Dog & Child - 1855
Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug - Chased Scene of a Dog & Child - 1855

Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug - Chased Scene of a Dog & Child - 1855

By Robert Harper

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1855 by Robert Harper, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

George III period sterling silver christening mug made by Henry Chawner in 1794
George III period sterling silver christening mug made by Henry Chawner in 1794

George III period sterling silver christening mug made by Henry Chawner in 1794

By Henry Chawner

Located in London, London

Silver Christening Mug, is straight sided with reed detailing. The Christening mug measures 2.5"(6cm

Category

Antique 1790s English George III Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

British Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver 'Noah’s Ark' Christening Mug, Dated 1896
British Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver 'Noah’s Ark' Christening Mug, Dated 1896

British Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver 'Noah’s Ark' Christening Mug, Dated 1896

By William Hutton & Sons

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

The plain lower body rising from a stepped circular foot to a belted ring, surmounted by embossed profiles of exotic animals standing upon a naturalistic ground interspersed by a Cyp...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Solid Silver Gilt Canova Christening Set, G Adams, circa 1875
Antique Victorian Solid Silver Gilt Canova Christening Set, G Adams, circa 1875

Antique Victorian Solid Silver Gilt Canova Christening Set, G Adams, circa 1875

By George William Adams

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th century rare Victorian solid silver christening set, comprising a fork, a knife and a

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Solid Silver Apostle Christening Set, F Higgins, circa 1855
Antique Victorian Solid Silver Apostle Christening Set, F Higgins, circa 1855

Antique Victorian Solid Silver Apostle Christening Set, F Higgins, circa 1855

By Francis Higgins

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Description: Antique 19th century Victorian solid silver christening set, comprising a fork

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Four-piece antique silver christening set
Four-piece antique silver christening set

Four-piece antique silver christening set

By Martin Hall & Co.

Located in London, GB

Particularly fine quality child's set comprising a silver cup, knife, fork and spoon, all fitted in

Category

Antique 19th Century British Religious Items

Materials

Sterling Silver

1920s Antique Britannia Standard Silver Christening Mug
1920s Antique Britannia Standard Silver Christening Mug

1920s Antique Britannia Standard Silver Christening Mug

By Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique George V English Britannia standard silver christening mug; part of

Category

20th Century English Religious Items

Materials

Silver, Britannia Standard Silver

Antique Paul Storr Silver Christening Mug, 1817
Antique Paul Storr Silver Christening Mug, 1817

Antique Paul Storr Silver Christening Mug, 1817

Located in London, GB

This is a wonderful English antique silver christening mug, by the world famous silversmith Paul

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Victorian Silver Mug
Victorian Silver Mug

Victorian Silver Mug

Located in London, GB

An Antique Victorian Silver Christening Mug of can form, hallmarked in the City of Sheffield in

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Victorian Silver Christening Set, circa 1872-1886
19th Century Victorian Silver Christening Set, circa 1872-1886

19th Century Victorian Silver Christening Set, circa 1872-1886

By Francis Higgins

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th century Victorian solid silver christening set, comprising a two-handle cup and a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Campaign Set
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Campaign Set

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Campaign Set

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

opens. The pieces of this antique silver christening set are fitted to the original leather carrying

Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Chased Antique Sterling Silver Childs Mug, London 1867
Victorian Chased Antique Sterling Silver Childs Mug, London 1867

Victorian Chased Antique Sterling Silver Childs Mug, London 1867

By H.J. Lias & Son

Located in London, London

Silver Christening Mug, features chased and engraved decoration to the body, and a gilt interior. The

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Attractive Victorian sterling silver child's mug made in London in 1894
Attractive Victorian sterling silver child's mug made in London in 1894

Attractive Victorian sterling silver child's mug made in London in 1894

By James Wakely & Frank Clarke Wheeler

Located in London, London

Silver Christening Mug, features swirled fluting to the body, and a gilt interior. The christening mug

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Engraved Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Childs Mug, London, 1889
Engraved Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Childs Mug, London, 1889

Engraved Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Childs Mug, London, 1889

By James Wakely & Frank Clarke Wheeler

Located in London, London

Silver Christening Mug, is straight sided, and features engraved floral decoration, a gilt interior, and

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Christening Set, circa 1872-1886
Antique 19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Christening Set, circa 1872-1886

Antique 19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Christening Set, circa 1872-1886

By Francis Higgins

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th century Victorian solid silver christening set, comprising a two-handle cup and a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Aesthetic Design Antique Sterling Silver Childs Mug, London, 1872
Aesthetic Design Antique Sterling Silver Childs Mug, London, 1872

Aesthetic Design Antique Sterling Silver Childs Mug, London, 1872

Located in London, London

very attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug, features aesthetic design

Category

Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver Childs Mug, Elkington 1937 Birmingham Hallmark
Art Deco Sterling Silver Childs Mug, Elkington 1937 Birmingham Hallmark

Art Deco Sterling Silver Childs Mug, Elkington 1937 Birmingham Hallmark

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1937 by Elkington & Co., this stylish, Antique Sterling Silver

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver Egg Cup by W I Broadway & Co Dated 1968 20th C
Vintage Sterling Silver Egg Cup by W I Broadway & Co Dated 1968 20th C

Vintage Sterling Silver Egg Cup by W I Broadway & Co Dated 1968 20th C

By W I Broadway & Co.

Located in London, GB

A vintage cased silver christening set, comprising an egg cup and spoon, by W I Broadway & Co

Category

Vintage 1960s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Photograph Frame, 1910s
Antique Sterling Silver Photograph Frame, 1910s

Antique Sterling Silver Photograph Frame, 1910s

By Joseph Rodgers & Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver photograph frame; an

Category

Vintage 1910s British George V Picture Frames

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Hand-Chased Rocking Horse Baby Cup
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Hand-Chased Rocking Horse Baby Cup

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Hand-Chased Rocking Horse Baby Cup

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

This elegant Tiffany & Co. baby cup is finely crafted in solid sterling silver and features a

Category

20th Century American Modern Enamel Frames and Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

1809 Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug
1809 Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug

1809 Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug

By Daniel Pontifex

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver christening mug; an

Category

Antique Early 1800s English Pitchers

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug

By Atkin Brothers

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver christening mug - boxed; an

Category

Antique 1880s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug

By William Hunter

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver christening mug, an

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug

By Robert Harper

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver christening mug; an addition to our

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug

Located in Montreal, QC

Superb Christening mug with applied, chased and engraved decoration on body and handle; fully

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian English Sterling Silver Christening Mug
Antique Victorian English Sterling Silver Christening Mug

Antique Victorian English Sterling Silver Christening Mug

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional and unusual antique sterling silver christening mug; an addition to our silver

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique George V Sterling Silver Christening Mug
Antique George V Sterling Silver Christening Mug

Antique George V Sterling Silver Christening Mug

By Horace Woodward & Co. Ltd.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver christening mug; part of our silver

Category

Vintage 1910s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian English Sterling Silver Christening Mug
Antique Victorian English Sterling Silver Christening Mug

Antique Victorian English Sterling Silver Christening Mug

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver christening mug; an addition to our

Category

Antique 1870s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Chased Sterling Silver Christening Mug from 1867
Victorian Chased Sterling Silver Christening Mug from 1867

Victorian Chased Sterling Silver Christening Mug from 1867

By Samuel Smily

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1867 by Samuel Smily, this striking, Victorian, antique, sterling silver

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Chinese Export Silver Christening Mug, circa 1860
Antique Chinese Export Silver Christening Mug, circa 1860

Antique Chinese Export Silver Christening Mug, circa 1860

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine antique Chinese Export Silver christening mug; an addition to our Chinese/Asian silverware

Category

Antique 1860s Chinese Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Campaign/Christening Set - Boxed - Antique Victorian
Sterling Silver Campaign/Christening Set - Boxed - Antique Victorian

Sterling Silver Campaign/Christening Set - Boxed - Antique Victorian

By Francis Higgins II

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver campaign/christening

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian English Sterling Silver Christening / Child's Mug, 1896
Victorian English Sterling Silver Christening / Child's Mug, 1896

Victorian English Sterling Silver Christening / Child's Mug, 1896

By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.

Located in Bath, GB

A stunning antique English Christening / child's mug perfect for an heirloom gift for the newest

Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Sterling Silver Christening Cup with Hallmarks
19th Century Sterling Silver Christening Cup with Hallmarks

19th Century Sterling Silver Christening Cup with Hallmarks

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique sterling silver christening cup with hallmarks Fine sterling silver christening tankard

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Christening Set Edward Barnard & Sons Engraved ASM
Silver Christening Set Edward Barnard & Sons Engraved ASM

Silver Christening Set Edward Barnard & Sons Engraved ASM

By Edward Barnard & Sons

Located in Cheltenham, GB

Silver Christening Set Edward Barnard & Sons Engraved ASM A silver christening set consisting of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1916 Christening Cup Child Mug
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1916 Christening Cup Child Mug

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1916 Christening Cup Child Mug

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany & Co. sterling silver Christening cup / child mug in pattern 19184 from 1916 in simple

Category

Vintage 1910s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1904 Christening Cup Child Mug
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1904 Christening Cup Child Mug

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1904 Christening Cup Child Mug

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany & Co. sterling silver christening cup / child mug in pattern 16088 from 1904 in simple

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Jackson & Fullerton, 1898
Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Jackson & Fullerton, 1898

Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Jackson & Fullerton, 1898

By George Jackson & David Fullerton

Located in London, London

silver Christening mug, features swirled half fluted decoration and a plain loop handle. The christening

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georgian, Sterling Silver, Christening MUG , Reeded detail, London , 1816
Georgian, Sterling Silver, Christening MUG , Reeded detail, London , 1816

Georgian, Sterling Silver, Christening MUG , Reeded detail, London , 1816

By John Edward Terrey 1

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good, STERLING SILVER MUG made in the late George 111 period by J E Terrey & Co of

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Great Britain (UK) George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Colonial Silver Christening Mug by Peter Nicholas Orr
19th Century Colonial Silver Christening Mug by Peter Nicholas Orr

19th Century Colonial Silver Christening Mug by Peter Nicholas Orr

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

A British colonial silver christening mug by Peter Nicholas Orr, Madras, India, circa 1860. With an

Category

Antique 1860s Indian British Colonial Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver 'Noah's Ark' Christening Mug, Art Deco Style, Antique George V
Sterling Silver 'Noah's Ark' Christening Mug, Art Deco Style, Antique George V

Sterling Silver 'Noah's Ark' Christening Mug, Art Deco Style, Antique George V

By Carrington & Co

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver christening mug

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Chased Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Aston & Sons in 1858
Chased Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Aston & Sons in 1858

Chased Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Aston & Sons in 1858

By Aston and Son

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1858 by Aston & Sons, this pretty Antique, Victorian, Sterling Silver

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Christening Baby Feeder Set by Harrods Ltd - Antique George V
Sterling Silver Christening Baby Feeder Set by Harrods Ltd - Antique George V

Sterling Silver Christening Baby Feeder Set by Harrods Ltd - Antique George V

By Harrods

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver baby feeder christening set made by

Category

Vintage 1920s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Liberty & Co Ltd Art Nouveau Style Sterling Silver and Enamel Christening Set
Liberty & Co Ltd Art Nouveau Style Sterling Silver and Enamel Christening Set

Liberty & Co Ltd Art Nouveau Style Sterling Silver and Enamel Christening Set

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

christening set in the Art Nouveau style; an addition to our collection of silver christening gifts. This

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Very Rare 1848-1849 Sterling Silver Christening Set Queen Victoria Stamped
Very Rare 1848-1849 Sterling Silver Christening Set Queen Victoria Stamped

Very Rare 1848-1849 Sterling Silver Christening Set Queen Victoria Stamped

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare Arron Hadfield 1848-1849 solid sterling silver

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Reed & Barton Silverplate Christening or Marriage Cup with Handles
Reed & Barton Silverplate Christening or Marriage Cup with Handles

Reed & Barton Silverplate Christening or Marriage Cup with Handles

By Reed & Barton

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

This footed silverplate cup by Reed & Barton will make a fabulous gift for newlyweds or new parents. Dimensions: 6.5" wide 4.75" deep 3.25" tall

Category

20th Century American Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique German Cut & Flashed Glass Christening Cup or Goblet
Antique German Cut & Flashed Glass Christening Cup or Goblet

Antique German Cut & Flashed Glass Christening Cup or Goblet

Located in Atlanta, GA

German, 19th century. A high quality hand blown and flashed Christening goblet. The goblet

Category

Antique 19th Century German Glass

Materials

Glass

Victorian Silver Child's Cup
Victorian Silver Child's Cup

Victorian Silver Child's Cup

By Joseph Angell I & John Angell I 1

Located in London, GB

A lovely quality Victorian silver christening cup. The gothic style octagonal body sits on a flared

Category

Antique 1840s English Gothic Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

1910s Antique Sterling Silver Mug by Hunt & Roskell Ltd
1910s Antique Sterling Silver Mug by Hunt & Roskell Ltd

1910s Antique Sterling Silver Mug by Hunt & Roskell Ltd

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

sterling silver christening mug has a tapering circular shaped form onto a circular spreading foot. The

Category

Vintage 1910s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Egg Cup and Spoon, Vintage George VI
Sterling Silver Egg Cup and Spoon, Vintage George VI

Sterling Silver Egg Cup and Spoon, Vintage George VI

By Adie Brothers

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

addition to our silver christening gift collection. This fine vintage George VI sterling silver

Category

Vintage 1940s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique William IV Sterling Silver Large Mug, London, 1834, Jonathan
Antique William IV Sterling Silver Large Mug, London, 1834, Jonathan

Antique William IV Sterling Silver Large Mug, London, 1834, Jonathan

By Jonathan Hayne

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Antique William IV sterling silver large christening mug, London, 1834, Jonathan Hayne. The mug of

Category

Antique 1830s English Rococo Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Christening Silver For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of christening silver you’re looking for. An item from our selection of christening silver — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of christening silver you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An object in our assortment of christening silver made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of christening silver over the years, but those crafted by Francis Higgins, Asprey International Limited and Barnards are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Christening Silver?

Prices for a piece of christening silver can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $295 and can go as high as $5,178, while the average can fetch as much as $974.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.